#54 - JP Drake - Price Gouging, Debt Crisis & The Fight for Aussie Shoppers
🎙 In This Straight-Talking Episode of the 2 Worlds Collide Podcast, I sit down with JP Drake — the powerhouse behind Drakes Supermarkets, Australia’s largest independent grocery chain, known for taking on Coles & Woolies head-on.
From pushing trolleys as a teenager to steering a $1+ billion retail empire, JP’s story is as gritty as it is inspiring — and he’s not afraid to call it exactly how he sees it.
We dive into:
🛒 How he went from “trolley boy” to company director — and the lessons learned along the way
💰 Price gouging by the supermarket giants — and why it’s hurting everyday Aussies
📉 The state of Australia’s cost-of-living crisis, debt blow-out & immigration pressures
📱 Why he’s using social media to fight theft, spark debate & stay connected with shoppers
🏪 The future of independent retail in a country dominated by big players
👨👩👧 The balance between business growth, community impact & family life
This is a raw, no-fluff conversation with a bloke who’s walked the aisles, fought the giants, and built a business on loyalty, grit, and doing what’s right for the customer.
📌 Timestamps for Easy Navigation:
0:00 – Intro
05:00 – JP’s journey from trolley boy to retail boss
20:00 – Price gouging & supermarket competition
40:00 – Australia’s debt, immigration & cost-of-living pressures
1:05:00 – The role of social media in modern business
1:20:00 – Final thoughts
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#53 - Charlie Dixon - Life After Footy & The State of the World
🎙️ In This Candid Episode of the 2 Worlds Collide Podcast, I sit down with Charlie Dixon — one of the AFL’s most recognisable figures, known for his powerhouse presence on the field and his unfiltered honesty off it.
From the highs and lows of professional footy to the moment he decided to step away from the game, Charlie opens up about the mental and physical toll of elite sport — and what life looks like beyond it.
We dive into:
🇦🇺 The state of Australia right now — and what’s really going on beneath the headlines
🌏 The big global issues shaping our future
🏉 What it’s like to walk away from the AFL spotlight
🧠 How shifting gears changed his perspective on success, health, and balance
This is a raw, grounded conversation with a bloke who’s been at the top, made tough calls, and isn’t afraid to speak his mind about the world we’re living in.
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#52 - Andrew Carpenter - One Man vs. The Broken System
🎙️ In This Unfiltered Episode of the 2 Worlds Collide Podcast, I sit down once again with Andrew Carpenter — a man who’s made it his life’s mission to stand up for the voiceless and hold broken systems to account.
From his military and police background to the serious reform he’s now pushing for — Andrew’s back for round two, and he’s not pulling punches.
We unpack:
⚖️ The system failures that protect the wrong people
👨⚖️ The law reform he’s fighting to introduce (and why it could change everything)
🧠 How institutions are failing families — and what needs to happen now
🇦🇺 A confronting look at what Australian governments aren’t doing behind the scenes
This isn’t a comfortable episode. It’s not meant to be.
But if you’ve ever wondered why things feel so broken — and what it would take to actually fix them — this conversation is for you.
📌 Timestamps for Easy Navigation:
0:00 – Intro & Andrew’s background
0:20 – What governments are getting wrong
19:10 – His proposed law reform (and why it matters)
31:45 – How everyday Aussies are waking up
47:20 – Why he’ll never stop speaking up
1:05:00 – Final thoughts
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#51 - Rob Langdon - From Warzones to Worldviews
🎙️ In This Raw & Unfiltered Episode of the 2 Worlds Collide Podcast, I sit down with Rob Langdon — an Aussie military veteran and private security contractor who spent 7 years in an Afghan prison after being caught up in a deadly chain of events.
From time on the ground in Iraq and Afghanistan to watching the West crumble from the inside — Rob's story is as real as it gets.
We dive deep into:
🌍 The global political power games playing out in 2025
🇦🇺 The state of Australia’s leadership and national security
🪖 His military and contractor days in the Middle East
⛓️ What it’s like to survive and rebuild after years in a brutal Afghan prison system
This episode is more than a war story — it’s about systems, consequences, and what happens when no one comes to save you.
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🎖️ About Rob Langdon:
Rob Langdon is a former Australian soldier turned private contractor who spent over 7 years in an Afghan jail after a mission went sideways. His story exposes the real cost of war, loyalty, and what happens when bureaucracy fails its own.
🔥 If you’re tired of fake headlines and filtered soundbites — like, comment, and subscribe. This one hits hard.
Rob Book Link: https://www.allenandunwin.com/browse/book/Rob-Langdon-Seventh-Circle-9781760527433
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#50 - Mali Briggs - The Long Run: 1042km for Those Who Serve
🎙️ In this special episode of the 2 Worlds Collide Podcast, I’m joined by Mali Briggs — founder of the Aussie Frontline Foundation and a close mate — to reflect on a run that pushed me to my absolute limit.
1,042km. 23.5 days.
An average of 45km a day along the Great Ocean Road — all to raise awareness and funds for the frontline workers and veterans doing it tough.
In this episode, we break down the highs and lows of the run, the mental and physical battles, and the bigger “why” behind it all.
We talk about the reality many frontline workers face, and how support from organisations like Aussie Frontline Foundation can change — and even save — lives.
There’s still time to donate.
Every bit goes toward helping those who’ve had our backs.
Donation Link: https://www.gofundme.com/f/sams-1042km-run-veterans-snd-frontline-workers
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Hosted by Sam Bamford, an Australian Army Combat Veteran and former Paratrooper who deployed to Afghanistan in 2012, the 2 Worlds Collide Podcast is driven by curiosity and a deep interest in people living diverse lives. Sam brings compelling conversations with individuals from various backgrounds, exploring their achievements, challenges, and how a powerful mindset has shaped their journey.
Tune in for motivational stories and inspiring insights as guests share how they’ve turned adversity into advantage. Whether you’re seeking inspiration or looking to learn about the power of resilience, this podcast offers lessons for navigating life’s toughest challenges.
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